Jazz Greats: Ed Blackwell

Edward Joseph Blackwell (October 10, 1929 – October 7, 1992)

Ed Blackwell was an influential Jazz Drummer that innovated the Free Jazz sub-genre  during the 1960's. He also worked with Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, Don Cherry and many others. He died from kidney problems in 1992. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Ed Blackwell Project Vol. II - Lito (Part I, II & III)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Blackwell

Background information
Birth name	Edward Joseph Blackwell
Born	October 10, 1929 New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died	October 7, 1992 (aged 62)
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Ornette Coleman, Old and New Dreams